Baking

Do you like Piña colada? Get creative in the kitchen this weekend and surprise guests with these creamy and fruity piña colada cupcakes- simply divine!

Sweet and sticky toffee date puddings - the ultimate dessert! With the perfect combination of flavour and texture, these puddings will have you screaming out for more!

Heavenly choc- meringue and turkish delight torte, served with sweet raspberries, smooth cream, and crunchy pistachios - so deliciously indulgent!

Vietnamese rice pancakes make a great shared dinner idea. Whip up some rice and coconut pancakes, set out the fillings and let dinner guests create their own eating adventure.

This deliciously spicy pizza from Liliana Battle's book, 'Easy Home Cooking Italian Style', is inspired by her family roots in Calabria where chilli and fennel are really common.

These were a hit in the ‘70s and ‘80s at my parents’ dinner parties, and their popularity endures today! They make a fantastic dinner.

These healthy and delicious savoury muffins are from Amy Chaplin's book, 'At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen'. The mashed sweet potato in the muffin mix adds a pleasantly moist and sweet background to the onions, herbs and delicate crunch of black quinoa.

This vegetarian take on lasagne from Amy Chaplin's book, 'At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen" is inspired by butternut squash ravioli. The squash and tofu ricotta is velvety smooth with a layer of succulent caramelized onions and folds of nutty, wholewheat lasagne sheets to give it structure.

This much celebrated French dessert is so simple to put together. You can use any fruit really, but I’m fond of using prunes in winter and scenting the custard with plenty of vanilla for good measure. It’s a gentle pudding in my view – not too rich, yet perfectly satisfying.

Whether your preference is for sweet or savoury tarts, the French are famous for what they pile into buttery pastry shells. This simple caramelised onion tart is truly a thing of pure beauty and deliciousness. Makes 4 x 12cm tarts or 1 x 25cm tart

These choux pastry puffs are so versatile. Mum knocked these out for dessert at dinner parties, filled with cream or ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. She’d make larger ones for luncheons and fill them with curried fish or chicken in béchamel sauce.

These teacakes are pretty enough for a high tea spread yet delicious enough to pop into the lunchbox. One thing's for certain. They won't last long!

I love this easy variation on the original coq au vin recipe. It’s a great dish for large numbers as it can be prepared the day before and served from the large pot it’s cooked in. It needs nothing more than some bread to mop up the juices and a simple salad to refresh the palate. C’est bon!

These divine mini brown sugar and hazelnut whoopie pies are wonderfully sweet, nutty and creamy. Enjoy one with a pot of tea for an indulgent morning of afternoon snack with loved ones.

This irresistably decadent vanilla and hazelnut strawberry galette is easy to prepare and simply divine - the perfect sweet treat for your next brunch or morning tea!

Enjoy this delicious Mexican inspired chilli and chicken tostada for dinner tonight - quick and easy and yet full of tasty wholesome ingredients!

This broccoli and walnut stuffed sweet potato is not only packed with loads of delicious ingredients and textures, but it also ticks all the healthy boxes! This delicious dish has it all!

My sister made this when she worked in the sub-Antarctic islands. As rations got scarce, the hardy kumara was a hit once she turned it into this moist bread.

There are some recipes that become so popular on the blogosphere that they circulate like wildfire, which is how I came upon a gluten-free recipe for this “life-changing loaf of bread”. Originating from the blog, My New Roots (I think), I’ve changed it around a bit to suit my own kitchen. I hope it suits yours too!

These gorgeous mini lemon almond fingers are a zesty take on the classic Australian lamington. The combination of soft sponge rolled in coconut and drizzled with a sweet lemon syrup will leave you reaching for more.

These adorable little cinnamon banana tarte tatins are simply irresistible! Full of delicious ingredients, this sure is one heavenly dessert!

These divine lime and yoghurt mini bundt cakes are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Drizzled with a sticky elderflower syrup, they make the ultimate dessert for entertaining guests at a high tea.

Quick, sweet, decadent and oh so delicious - it isn't hard to understand why we call these, 'dream bars'!

Indulge in these honey and lemon biscuits, sweet and satisfying! Perfect for morning or afternoon tea with a cuppa!

Divine apricot muesli bars packed full of delicious chocolatey chunks - the perfect morning snack for an instant energy boost!

These sweet, quaint mini champagne cupcakes are like a little slice of heaven - super tasty and so easy to make. These are sure to sweeten up your day!

These delicious cookies have just the right about of sugar, and just the right amount of spice - simply divine!

Delicious and comforting gingerbread loaves - a perfect weekend recipe the whole family will enjoy!

Guilt free pizza?! Yes please! Feed the family this fresh, delicious and super healthy cauliflower 'pizza' with mozzarella and zucchini. Now you can have your pizza and eat it too!

Take your taste-buds to Mexico with these cheesy lamb and bean nachos and zesty salsa fresca - easy to make and insansely delicious!

This tasty skillet cornbread with beef and bean chilli recipe will have you coming back for seconds! Quick, comforting and delicious - the perfect dinner idea for those busier nights!

These heavenly chocolate and dulce de leche puddings are the perfect way to end a meal! Sweet, rich, and easy to prepare - what more could you want!

Enjoy these deliciously flavoursome and authentic sweet almond macarons - derived from an old French recipe.

Snuggle up and enjoy a big bowl of this deliciously cheesy and creamy baked pasta with ham, blue cheese and fennel. The ultimate comfort food for the cooler winter nights.

Guillaume Brahimi created this delicious French sandwich recipe for the #mealforameal campaign being run by Virgin Mobile and OzHarvest. Here, he combines melted oozy cheese, crisp bread and fresh jamon to create a brilliant toasted sandwich.

This gorgeous tart from Amy Chaplin's 'At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen' by Amy Chaplin is a quick, fuss-free, easily adaptable dessert, perfect to serve at a summer dinner party. The toasted almond and salt-kissed crust, maple roasted figs and fresh raspberries topped with organic whipped cream is an all-round hit.

Once polenta cools and hardens, you can make these moreish ‘chips’ from Liliana Battle's book, 'Easy Home Cooking Italian Style'. These are baked, so they’re much healthier than regular chips, and naturally gluten-free.

Indulge in this delightfully sweet apricot and almond jalousie, perfect for dessert or a morning tea treat!

Sink your teeth into these moist, fluffy and delightfully sweet sponge rolls with jam and cream. The perfect accompaniment for your morning cuppa!

Sinfully sweet raspberry and vanilla cupcakes. These baked beauties are moist, decadent, and make a perfect mid-morning or afternoon treat!

Spice up your day with these spicy banana kisses - a sweet and deliciously decadent treat!

Indulge your taste buds with these sweet chocolate and raspberry kisses - the perfect morning or afternoon treat!

Get creative in the kitchen and whip up a batch of these sweet and delicate rosewater and raspberry cupcakes! Perfect for your next brunch or dinner party!

Indulge in these sweet and satisfying blackberry swirl lemonade cupcakes - perfect for morning or afternoon tea with just the right amount of sweetness!

Sink your teeth into these sinfully sweet and oozy caramel crunch chocolate cupcakes! The ultimate indulgence, perfect for a kid's birthday party or just a weekend treat.

Enjoy these delightful cinnamon spiced wafer roll biscuits, delicious and perfect for any time of the day!

These tasty and easy to prepare apple spice muffins are the perfect pick-me-up! Sweet and delicious, enjoy one with your morning or afternoon cuppa!

Delicious and buttery lemon and poppyseed friands! The perfect treat for your next morning tea or brunch!

This basic white bread recipe is perfect for your next baking day - enjoy a fresh, warm slice any time of the day!

Recreate the gorgeous flavours of French cuisine at home with these divine raspberry cream eclairs. Coated in a rich, chocolate sauce and layered with a sweet raspberry cream, one bite will take you to dessert heaven...

These sweet and sugary jam and peach donut puddings are the ultimate sweet treat for morning or afternoon tea! Easy to prepare and so delicious!

Sink your teeth into this heavenly peanut butter and caramel mousse meringue cake - sweet, rich, and insanely indulgent!

These nutritious rye, honey and seed pull-apart rolls are a delicious and healthy accompaniment with dinner - made with loads of tasty wholesome ingredients.

The perfect combination of chocolate and mandarin, this divine tart is finished with a sweet crumble to create an irresistible dessert perfect for special occasions.

You'd never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!

Full of delicious wholesome ingredients, these sweet and tasty maple gingerbread muffins are free of dairy and refined sugar. Served with a divine kumara butter, they make a healthy alternative for your morning or afternoon tea!

Don't miss out on your favourite sweet treats just because you have an intolerance to gluten. This beautiful raspberry and lemon syrup cake is free of wheat and dairy, but still tastes incredible!

A sweet treat for all the health nuts out there! This gorgeous apricot and almond muesli slice is naturally sweetened and packed full of healthy wholefood ingredients that will keep you fueled for the day.

There are few biscuits more loved than the classic chocolate chip cookie. Whip up a batch this weekend to share with friends and family, or enjoy on your own as a afternoon snack with a pot of tea.

This divine almond, plum and orange blossom loaf is made without flour to produce a lighter, gluten-free alternative to many traditional fruit loaves. It is packed full of flavour and is gorgeous served warm with a pot of tea.

Indulge in these delicious raspberry, polenta and pink peppercorn scrolls. Enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or as a guilt-free treat.

Indulge in this deliciously decadent lemon meringue cake. Topped with sugary meringue and sweet candied lemon, this is perfect for any special event or family barbeque!

Nourish your body and soul with this comforting chicken and sweet corn bake. Enjoy it straight from the oven for a warming dinner on a cooler Winter evening. The kids will love it, too!

Enjoy these warm, flavoursome chicken capsicum pies. Full of fresh, delicious ingredients, these are perfect for your next dinner party or family gathering!

Feed the whole family tonight with these warm, hearty and super tasty chicken, spinach and olive pies! They're packed full of fresh ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied.

Indulge in this wholesome olive oil and marmalade cake- a true family favourite full of delicious flavour and texture.

Enjoy these scrumptious and sweet cherry bakewell tarts- perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

These delightful jaffa biscotti biscuits are perfect for morning or afternoon tea- a sweet treat to enjoy any day of the week.

Indulge in this delightful blueberry apple crumble pie, perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

Satisfy your sweet cravings with this delicious orange and fennel seed pound cake. It's packed full of floral, citrus flavours that go perfectly with your morning or afternoon cuppa!

This easy cheesy leek quiche is jam-packed full of delicious ingredients, and encased in a perfectly flaky pastry shell. The perfect lunch or dinner for any day of the week!

This dessert is worthy of a millionaire! Full of rich, sweet and decadent ingredients, this shortbread is simply divine!

Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent rocky road mousse cake. One slice and you'll be taken to dessert heaven...

Baking your risotto in the oven is a lot easier than standing over the saucepan, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This one is packed full of protein-packed tuna and fresh tuna and tomatoes to create a delicious and nutritious dish.

Sweet and delicate, these strawberry scones are the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy warm with a dollop of jam and cream.

Warm up your insides with this tasty and comforting creamy prawn and fish pie! With a wonderfully creamy texture and delicious flavours, there's no doubt this is a crowd-pleasing dish!

Sweet, nutty and fruity, this gorgeous almond tart is topped with scorched fresh figs to create a wonderfully indulgent dessert, perfect for weekends or morning tea treats.

Deliciously sweet and sugary, this dessert is the perfect way to end a night. The unbeatable combination of chocolate and coffee is made even better with this gorgeous meringue stack.

This hearty bake by Gennaro Contaldo's book, The Pasta Book, combines four types of oozy melted cheese with fresh ham, crunchy walnuts and perfectly cooked spirali.

Indulge in this deliciously sweet and crisp raspberry jam tart- perfect for morning or afternoon tea, or as a sweet treat!

These delightful pistachio friands with honey pistachio syrup are sweet, nutty, and fluffy. These go perfectly with a hot cuppa for morning or afternoon tea.

Wonderfully fragrant, the combination of apple and cardamon is a match made in heaven. We've paired them together here in this gorgeous tart with a golden pastry and a dollop of fresh cream to create a perfectly balanced dessert.

You can't go past these super-sweet, picture-perfect rosewater and raspberry meringues! They are the perfect balance of sweet, tart and floral. Enjoy a couple with cream or ice-cream for a beautiful dessert.

This sweet honey slice with roasted strawberries is the perfect accompaniment for your morning or afternoon cuppa.

This beautifully fragrant cake showcases the perfect combination of the tartness of lemons, the fragrance of earl grey tea, and the wonderfully creamy flavour of three types of milk. It's moist, sweet and utterly irresistible.

Impress your brunch guests with this giant chocolate and cinnamon spiral. Serve in straight from the skillet and drizzle with a rich chocolate sauce. It's packed full of sweetness everyone will love.

The perfect balance of sweet, tart and crunchy, these divine rhubarb apple crumbles are perfect for an indulgent weekend breakfast or fruity after-dinner dessert.

Spice up your next brunch or morning tea with this delightful spiced apple stack cake and sweet toffee apples!

Get creative with this delectable strawberry and passionfruit mile-high layer cake - super tasty and pretty as a picture!

These delicious mushroom and tomato tarts will be a definite crowd pleaser- easy to prepare and super tasty!

Treat yourself with this scrumptiously sweet tangelo tart with sweet candied blood oranges. The perfect dessert to serve at your next dinner party, for a birthday or just an indulgent treat.

You will love these scrumptious pear and raspberry pies with coconut icing! So simple, so tasty, and made lower in sugar with rice malt syrup, so you can indulge guilt-free!

Indulge in this delightfully fresh and sweet raspberry and strawberry ricotta cheesecake; enjoy a slice for morning or afternoon tea!

Indulge in this delightfully sweet brownie ice-cream cake, a delicious treat everyone will love!

Excite your taste buds and indulge in this delicious peach and passionfruit frozen cheesecake. Perfect to enjoy on a summer night or at a family BBQ!

Excite your taste buds with these curried chicken free-form tarts- packed full of delicious flavour, this is sure to be a family favourite in no time!

Treat yourself with this delightful blueberry shortcake - so easy to make and so delicious!

Feed the family with this delicious and hearty lamb and labne turkish pizza. Full of flavour and wholesome ingredients- this meal is sure to become a family favourite!

The ultimate comfort food, this super creamy and cheese potato and bacon bake is delicious enjoyed hot out of the oven on it's own, or as a delicious side to a family dinner spread.

Sweet and delicious- this double-decker sponge will please your weekend visitors.